City of Austin | Performance Measures

City of Austin

Performance Measures

Austin Parks & Recreation
Department Director: Jesus Aguirre - Director
Department Website: http://www.austintexas.gov/department/parks-and-recreation
Department Phone: 512-974-6700

Department Mission

Inspire Austin to learn, play, protect and connect by creating diverse programs and experiences in sustainable natural spaces and public places.

Department Goals


Align accessible and diverse programs and services with community needs and interests.

Ensure the parks system preserves recreational and natural spaces to serve as a respite from urban life.

Expand and improve access to parks and facilities for all.

Activate and enhance urban park spaces to provide flexible and diverse programming.

Key Performance Indicators

  1. Amount of external funding leveraged from partnerships and grants per dollar of City investment
  2. Percent of Parks and Recreation program participants receiving financial assistance
  3. Percent of residents satisfied with Parks and Recreation facilities
  4. Percent of residents satisfied with the appearance and maintenance of park grounds
  5. Percent of residents satisfied with the overall quality of parks and recreation services
  6. Percent of residents who have access to parks and open spaces